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December 18, 2024
Zoom Login for all VPC Events
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Coffee Hour Host Needed This Sunday
There is a need for someone to host after-Worship coffee hour this coming Sunday. There are also open spots in January. Remember, there’s no need to bring any fancy snacks and don’t hesitate to ask a friend to help you co-host. Call Bob Spangler (206-773-7676) if you can host this Sunday.
Book Club/Book Exchange
The VPC Book Club will meet at the Spanglers’ house at 6:00 pm for a pot luck meal and discussion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. We will also have the traditional book exchange; bring a wrapped book and see what you end up with!
Christmas Eve Service
Our traditional Christmas Eve service will be at 4:00 pm, both in person and on Zoom. The session voted to donate contributions received at the service to Black Mountain Presbyterian Church for use in their Hurricane Helene recovery program. The church is located in Western North Carolina in the area that experienced extensive damage, and in response their members are actively responding to needs on a daily basis.
Following the service, VPC is hosting the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness meal in the east room. Thanks to all who are preparing the meal and contributing gifts.
Advent Study – Mondays at 7:00 pm
This year’s Advent study focuses on the candles we lit each week in worship, Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Pastor Leigh will lead with scripture verses related to those themes, as well as questions for reflection. There will also be some creative writing prompts for us each to work on individually. There is no pressure to share those with others but there will be space if you are comfortable doing so.
Presbyterian Giving Catalog
Copies of the 2024 Presbyterian Giving Catalog are available in the east room, and online at https://presbyteriangifts.pcusa.org. If you are thinking of an unusual Christmas gift for that special friend or relative, this is your opportunity. Donate an animal, fishing supplies, water purification system, refugee food basket, etc. to be sent where our parent denomination has identified a need. Those who make gifts can request either e-cards or hard-copy certificates to send to the person being gifted.
Congregational Meeting
There will be a congregational meeting immediately after the worship service on December 22. The purposes are to elect elders and deacons for terms starting January 1, and to set the 2025 terms of call for the pastor. All are welcome to attend, but only members may vote.
Sanctuary Flowers
There are open dates in December and January for sanctuary flower donations. A sign-up sheet is in the east room. If you provide flowers as a memorial, please let the office staff know so the information can be included in the bulletin.
Upcoming:
- Friday 11:00 am – Anything Goes (Grief Group) (Zoom)
- Friday 6:00 pm – Book Club (Spanglers’ house)
- Sunday 10:00 am – Sunday worship service; congregational meeting (hybrid)
- Monday 7:00 pm – Advent study (Zoom)
- Tuesday 9:00 am – Coffee at Sporty’s
- Tuesday 4:00 pm – Christmas Eve service (hybrid)
- Thursday 5:00 pm – Theology Pub (Camp Colvos)